Job Description

Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today Responsibilities:

• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff
• Draft pleadings and orders
• Prepare equitable distribution charts
• Conduct monthly file review meetings
• Monitor retainer balances and communicate replenishment needs to the billing specialist
• Communicate with the client to understand their goal and develop a corresponding strategy to meet those goals
• Represent clients in appeals when necessary

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
• Active membership with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
• Candidate must have a license to practice law in either West Virginia or Ohio and be willing to obtain the other state licensure upon being offered employment
• Prior family law experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Empathy for clients with a genuine desire to improve their lives
• Juris Doctor Degree
• Great Negotiation Skills
• Willingness to travel to other areas of the state for hearings and meetings
• the state for hearings and meetings

About Company: Klie Law Offices, PLLC, is a growing litigation firm dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times with honest and efficient service. We focus on family law, employment law, and personal injury, serving clients across West Virginia with offices in Buckhannon, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Morgantown, and soon in our new Canton, OH office. Our commitment is to provide high-quality, ethical, and legal services and prioritize client satisfaction. This isn’t a big firm where you’ll disappear behind the scenes. This is a place where your work will matter to your team, clients, and your future. Ready to start your next chapter?

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